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About this pro

I have a background working in very large companies as well as serving clients while working in public accounting firms. I believe I bring a diverse set of skills (external and internal audit, financial analytics, process excellence and improvement) to the table which many small businesses do not have access to. I am not the typical CPA in that respect. So I leverage those skills when I am working with my clients which I have found makes them very grateful. My philosophy is that small businesses deserve to have the same resources at their disposal that large businesses have; at a rate that is affordable to them.

6 years in business

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3 employees

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Mar 21, 2015Verified

Fattollah N.

Michael Guertin has been doing our home and business taxes for several years now. He is efficient, knowledgeable, fair, and honest. He has always taken the time to explain questions we have had. He completes the work well a head of the due date. His charges are very reasonable. Hire him! You will be so glad you did.

Feb 9, 2015

Linda W.

Michael has been working on my personal and business taxes for several years. He is a man of honesty, integrity and high moral values. He demonstrates these attributes when offering suggestions and/or solutions to better serve your needs. I highly recommend Michael to anyone searching for an experienced, reputable and conscientious CPA.

Feb 8, 2015

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FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

As a Certified Public Accountant in Texas, I am required to obtain 120 hours of continuing education over a three year period. That includes completing an ethics course. I typically exceed that amount as I am always reading and learning in order to be of value to my clients.

What types of customers have you worked with?

For business clients I typically (1) perform accounting work where I provided periodic financial statements, (2) complete all business and compliance filings (sales tax returns, quarterly payroll, etc.), (3) provide payroll services and (4) complete income tax preparation.
For personal clients I am typically helping with tax preparation and planning as well as estate planning.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

I would suggest that you try to match work styles and urgency levels. A common complaint I hear from new clients is that their former CPA didn't respond to them fast enough. It is best to clarify those types of things by asking what a typical turnaround time is for phone calls, emails, etc.